Author: Janie Budnick

Fun Dog Enrichment Ideas for Saint Louis Pet Owners

How can you make your dog’s life better through enrichment? Cracking the code of dog enrichment ideas can feel like trying to solve a Rubik’s cube blindfolded. We’ve all been there. You’re stumped in the pet store aisle, perusing an array of toys and snacks that seem to stretch on forever, attempting to find something

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Preparing for a Puppy

Perfect Puppy Preparations Are the Key! Welcome to the world of new puppy care, where excitement and challenges await both you and your furry friend. This guide provides a comprehensive look into the journey of puppy parenting, from recognizing the dedication it requires to making sure your pup grows up content and healthy. From understanding

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Helping Seniors With Their Pets in St. Louis

Our Seniors Get Huge Benefit From Their Pets! As our population ages, dog walking and pet sitting for seniors have become increasingly important aspects of maintaining older adults’ physical health and emotional well-being. Studies have demonstrated that having a pet companion can be a key factor in enhancing the life of seniors, providing them with

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Developing an Exercise Routine for Your St. Louis Dog

How important is exercise for your dog? Developing a routine for dog exercise can feel like an uphill battle. In fact, when it comes to keeping their furry friends fit and healthy, many pet owners’ #1 challenge is… Dog exercise. They’re unsure of how to do it right. This uncertainty separates casual pet parents from the true

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Introducing a New Cat to Your Home

How can you introduce a new cat to your home? Introducing a new cat to your home can be an exciting yet challenging experience for both you and your resident feline friend. Considering the special requirements of cats, with some planning and forbearance it is possible to make a congenial environment where all members can

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Best Places to Walk Your Dog in St. Louis

Where are the best dog walking locations in St. Louis? Where are the best dog-walking locations in Saint Louis? Are you looking for a place that is both fun and safe for your pup? Whether it’s Forest Park, Tower Grove Park, Laumeier Sculpture Park, Grant’s Trail, or Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park – we have

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Senior Dogs Aren’t Disposable

Listen on… Did you know senior pets are often discarded by their owners? Tracy Rumpf had over a decade of work in rescue before she founded Second Chance Ranch. Second Chance is a senior home and hospice sanctuary based in High Ridge in northern Jefferson County. Second Chance Rescue is celebrating two great years and

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Fear Free Veterinary Visits

Listen on… How can you make a visit to the veterinarian easier on your pet? Dr. Marcy Hammerle is a veterinarian and medical director of two The Pet Doctor locations located in Winghaven and Cottleville, Missouri. She graduated from the University of Missouri in 2003 and opened her pet hospital in 2004. Marcy has an

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The Pet Calming Maestro

Listen on… How can Canine Sound Therapy help your pet with noise anxiety? Lisa Specter is a Juilliard-trained classical pianist. Since graduating from Juilliard, she’s taught piano at the university level, owned a music school in her community, toured internationally, won 1st prizes in national piano competitions, advanced to finals in international competitions, performed in

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Doodles Here, Doodles There

Listen on… Are doodles a little red bull combined with a little crazy? Corinne Gearhart, also known as The Doodle Pro™, is a professional dog trainer specializing in poodles and doodles who has become internationally recognized for her expertise in the breed. Through her successful podcast, courses offered by the Doodle Pro Academy, and the

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